01 Mar 2013 Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting held at the Municipal Building featured McFarland Schools Superintendent Scott Brown speaking about the 50th anniversary of McFarland High School. Also featured was an update on the Larson House restoration, and a special recognition of contributors and volunteers.
The meeting was well attended by historical society members, current and former administrators, support staff, students, and teachers including Don Sabatke who was one of the original teachers, Homer Vick, Jr., who served on the original school board, and Jackie Utter who was in the first graduating class.
Hazel Zieman received an ovation for her work as school secretary for many years. Scott Brown and Jim Hicke gave an overview of the planning, community support and courtroom battles that finally resulted in McFarland obtaining its own high school district.
Jane Licht presented certificates to the contractors who donated materials and labor for the restoration of the Larson House and she acknowledged the many citizen volunteers who helped with fund raisers, bought boards, named rooms, and worked on projects.[/vc_column_text]
